Alberto Cabrera | Relief Pitcher

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Tigers signed RHP Alberto Cabrera to a minor league contract.

Cabrera had a 3.29 ERA and 61/30 K/BB ratio over 65 2/3 innings this past season with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate. The 25-year-old appeared in 32 games in the majors from 2012-2013 and struck out 31 batters in 27 2/3 innings, but really struggled with his control. He's minor league bullpen depth. Fri, Dec 5, 2014 05:27:00 PM

Cabrera was designated for assignment at the end of spring training after losing the final Opening Day bullpen spot to Brian Schlitter. Cabrera, 25, will function as organizational relief depth this year for Chicago. Thu, Apr 3, 2014 03:54:00 PM

Cubs designated RHP Alberto Cabrera for assignment.

Brian Schlitter beat out Cabrera for the final spot in the Cubs' Opening Day bullpen. Cabrera, 25, owns a 5.20 ERA in 27 2/3 career major league innings. Sat, Mar 29, 2014 01:07:00 PM

Cubs recalled RHP Alberto Cabrera from Triple-A Iowa.

The 24-year-old has struggled since being promoted to Triple-A Iowa, posting a 7.08 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and 19/12 K/BB ratio over 20 1/3 innings of work. He has a power arm, and projects as a future late-inning reliever, so the Cubs will utilize the September roster expansion to get him some work at the highest level. Sun, Sep 1, 2013 11:09:00 AM

Tigers' manager Brad Ausmus said Saturday that Mikie Mahtook is dealing with a grade 2 groin strain and is likely to miss the remainder of the 2017 season.

It's a tough finish to the season for the 27-year-old who had a breakthrough season offensively. He presumably finishes the season hitting .276/.330/.457 with 12 homers, 38 RBI and six stolen bases. He should have a leg up on a starting job in the Tigers' outfield heading into 2018.

Tigers general manager Al Avila told reporters on Wednesday that he expects Michael Fulmer (elbow) to be at full strength at spring training.

Fulmer underwent elbow surgery in September, ending his 2017 campaign. "He's thrown out to 180 feet with no restrictions and no setbacks, so right now he's on track to be 100 percent coming into spring training," Avila said. The 24-year-old right-hander finished last season with a 3.83 ERA and 114 strikeouts in 164 2/3 innings. Assuming he is healthy, he should be the ace of the Detroit staff in 2018.